Art & Design of Kelli Murray

 I do love a good shift dress.

Introducing The Whitepepper.  I first discovered the brand while browsing on ASOS and I quickly fell in love with their simple dress silhouettes.  I could wear a dress like this every day of the week.  Which is your favorite?  The sailor dress takes the cake for me.

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Dress – c/o Afends  //  Shirt – F21  //  Shoes – Steve Madden

Well, the cold is back (muah, muah).  And so are my tights.  It was funny seeing all the scanty coachella-wear all over my instagram, while I was huddled on my couch in a blanket.  As Mara said, it was more like Couchella for us. haha.  I’ll take it any day.  Rain, which is a rare sight around these parts, always makes being lazy feel so good.  I mean, am I right or am I right?

This weekend my sister was beach camping near our house so we went over to her campsite for a visit.  The weather was awful….but it kind of made for a fun experience.  The kids don’t care at all about the cold.  Rain or shine, they play.  I guess we could learn a thing or two from them!

Happy Wednesday friendsss!

Photos by Erica Schneider

Pants – Earnest Sewn // Boots – Sam Edelman // Sweater  - c/o PacSun // Shirt – H&M // Hat – Anthropologie // Bag – Urban Outfitters (similar)

I’m ashamed to say these photos were taken a long time ago.  A really long time ago.  I think, dare I say it, January!?  Hence, my boots and layers.  This is considered cold weather dressing for San Diego friends!  But I figured….better late than never right? As I am sitting here anticipating the arrival of summer, these photos are reminding me what I love about winter.

My sister and I took Rylee down to the Oceanside Pier the other day to let her watch the waves and run after the birds (starting to do that more often these days).  It’s the prime spot to people watch because it’s such a mash up.  All different ages and nationalities…and a whole lot of tourists.  We began laughing as we started to compare everyone’s attire.  Mind you, it’s a beautiful, sunny, but slightly chilly, day in March.  But you can ALWAYS spot the tourists.  Always.  They are the ones that are barely dressed, in the bikini’s and shorts, enjoying the sun and sand the the fullest.  While we are sitting there bundled in our sweaters thinking “aren’t they freeeeezing”!!?  But then you think about the places they might be coming from, and it all makes sense.  I think if my typical March still consisted of snow, i’d rip off my clothes at 70 degree’s too.  Not literally, but you know what I mean.  I guess we don’t have a whole lot to complain about here.  But still…I’m waiting on you summer sun.

And did I mention, we have a Palm Springs vaca all planned for Mother’s Day in May!!? A getaway to PS once a year is starting to look like a family tradition….and i’m not mad about it!

Photos by Erica Schneider

It’s been a while since I’ve done a “mini & me” post.  Can you tell I’ve got warm weather on my mind?

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Finally!  This honestly took me an eternity you guys! And by that I mean aaaall weekend. ha. Phew!

 SHOP MY CLOSET is now live!  Pop on by and take a look at what I’ve got for sale.  There’s A TON!  Have you ever gone through a phase where you just want to purge of everything you own and start over?  Well, that’s where I’m at, which is good news for you!

Open to domestic shipping only.  If you live internationally and are interested in something, email me and I can set it aside and we can handle payment separately.  Thanks!  xoxo  Kelli